Spaghetti Garlic Bread Bowls (Printable Recipe)
Crispy bread bowls filled with cheesy spaghetti and savory sauce. A comforting twist perfect for busy evenings.
# Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Meat Sauce
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 medium white onion, finely diced
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2 garlic cloves, finely diced
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500 g ground beef (12% fat)
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1 tablespoon tomato puree
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80 ml red wine
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500 g tomato passata
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240 ml beef stock
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1/2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
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1/2 bunch fresh basil, chopped
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1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
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1/2 teaspoon sugar
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20 g freshly grated parmesan
→ Pasta
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200 g spaghetti
→ Garlic Bread Bowls
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6 crusty white rolls
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100 g butter, melted
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30 g parmesan, grated
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1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
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3 garlic cloves, made into paste
→ Topping
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200 g mozzarella, shredded
# Steps to Follow:
01 -
Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add onion and cook until golden, about 4–5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
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Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart. Stir in tomato puree, then deglaze with red wine. Add tomato passata, beef stock, Worcestershire sauce, basil, oregano, and sugar. Simmer 25 minutes, then stir in parmesan.
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Slice tops off rolls and hollow them out. Mix melted butter, garlic paste, parsley, and parmesan. Brush mixture inside and outside of rolls.
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Bring salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti until al dente, about 8–10 minutes. Drain without rinsing and toss into meat sauce.
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Fill bread bowls with spaghetti and sauce. Top each with mozzarella.
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Bake bowls at 175°C (350°F) for 8–10 minutes until bread is crisp and cheese is melted. Broil 1 minute for golden tops if desired.
# Extra Tips:
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Prepare ingredients in advance for smooth cooking.
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Allow sauce to simmer to develop richer flavor.
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Brush rolls with extra butter for more crunch.
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Experiment with different cheeses for variation.
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Serve immediately for best texture and taste.